Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Springwater Environmental Sciences School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Springwater Environmental Sciences School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Springwater Environmental Sciences School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Springwater Environmental Sciences School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springwater Environmental Sciences School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
43.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Springwater Environmental Sciences School's ranking?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School is ranked #85 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Springwater Environmental Sciences School often compared to?
Springwater Environmental Sciences Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verne A Duncan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
203 students attend Springwater Environmental Sciences School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Springwater Environmental Sciences School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Springwater Environmental Sciences School offer ?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Springwater Environmental Sciences School part of?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School is part of Oregon City SD 62 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
If you value education you want to participate in the lottery for Springwater. Our daughter is thriving at Springwater. The teachers are dedicated and very well educated. It's an open-minded, community based enviroment. Children are taught how to learn not how to memorize.
5 10/10/2025
Springwater is not only an amazing education for my daughters, it's a wonderful community, where the parents are very involved in learning and the families get to know and support each other. The teachers are truly dedicated to knowing each student and honoring who they are, and helping each student reach his/her full potential. I love how they infuse science and scientific inquiry into all subjects to instill and maintain children's love of learning, and how hands on the learning is by having the students learn outside - and learn to love the outside! - during Friday Field Studies. Finally, this is a school where the teachers explicitly teach character traits like kindness, respect, caring, empathy, etc - these are just as important in children's growth and development as academics! As a K-8 community, the students really work and learn together, and have opportunities for both learning from mentors, and exhibiting leadership.
I couldn't recommend a school more highly, and feel so lucky for this to be my daughters'' K-8 educational experience!
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